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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
ASSAULT ON JUSTICE.
CowardlY Attempt to Assasinate Police
Judge Fitzgerald, of Cincinnati, Who Has
Made Himself Terror To Evil Doors.

Coward1y Attempt to Assasinate Police
Judge Fitzgerald. of Cincinnati. Who Has
Made Himself II Terror To Evil Doors.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2-The attempt upon
the life of Judge J. W. Fitzgerald, of the
Police Court, last night has produced a
profound feeling. The Judge has for a
long time been the terror of evil-doers,
but no one has ever ventured to charge
HIM with any feeling but that of desire
to Vindicate the law and to puniS h and
prevent crime. Only yesterday he had
nearly a hundred cock-fighters before
him. and in all cases where plea of
guilty was made he fined them twenty
five dollars and costs. There are still
number of these cases pending to be heard
on Friday The circum stances of the at
tack made last night gives color to
the suspicion that some one interested on
behalf of these defendants had under
taken the desperate scheme of numbering
the Judge. The time for the guilty deed
was we'll chosen. The dge was alonein his
library preparing a decision in a submit
ted case. His son and his sons wife had
gone to the theater. When the door bell
at the side entrance rang the judge an
sWered it in person. He says he saw
man with a black face there who said
Judge Fitzgerald!'' The judge answered
''well." Just then the caller drew a white
hand from his overcoat pocket, and the
weapon in time to jump aside just be-
fore the shot was fired. He fell with an
exclamation, and the assassin doubtless
thought he had accomplished his pur-
pose. The servant girls came to his help
ana neighbors were summoned. 1t was
found that he had not been wounded,
though the bali cut through his coat.
He was greatly Frustrated by the
nervous shock. This was greater
because, although he had not be-
fore made it known, this was not the
first assault he has suffered. About
week ago, after attending a business
meeting near the courthouse, he started
home, when some one hurled a briclkbat OF
bowlder at his head and narrowly missed
his aim. 1t was dark and the judge could
not see his assailant, who in stantly ran
The judge appeared as usual on the bench
this morning. He says he has no doubt
he can recognize the voice and form of his
Nssailant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
ANOTHER PANIC.
Political Rumors Cause Intense Excite
ment at the Money Canters of Eurone


ment at the Money Centers of Europe.
LONDON, Feb 4-There was intense ex-
citement on the stock exchanges all yester-
day afternoon, and at the close of the mar
ket panicky feeling prevailed. The I'M
favorable state of the market was due
chiefly to reports of heavy failures on the
Paris Bourse, and to rumors, as vet I'M
confirmed, that large banking insti-
tuition in Berlin had collapsed. The
French, italian, Russian and Hunga-
rlan securities were down to 81
per cent, and consols after noon
sold heavily, prices relapsing from the
pening 1-16 for money and q for account.
The panic on the Stock Exchange set in
with the greatest force in the afternoon.
The widest rumors were credited and the
best home and foreign securities were
largely sold. Business continued active in
the street until the Petite Bourse Quota
tions from Paris were received which
showed that the panic was intensifying on
the Continent, and caused depression and
anxiety at the close. The reckless selling
OF railroad securities was partially checked
by New York buying Besides English or
ders Berlin and Paris threw large masses
of stock IN the market
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
The Central Traffic Association and the
Inter-State Commerce ISili.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The managers of the
Central Traffic Association held a meetine Q
in Commissioner Blanchard's Off ce yester.
day. There was large attendance, but
the Interstate Commerce bill, which
was to have furnished the principal theme
for discus sion, had not been signed by
President Cleveland, it was deemed mad
visable to debate the bill, or to take any
action with reference to it until
il had become law. 1t was decided,
however, to refer all matters pertain
ing to the bill to the executive committee
Of the association, which is to meet at
Cleveland next Tuesday. a resolution
was adopted pledging the roads en-
braced in the association to the abso-
lutte maintenance of rates. 1t was
also resolved that it was the sense of
the meeting that the present association
and pool contracts in existence thereun-
der be continued, and obligations involved
therein be carried out in good faith until
the Interstate Commerce bill becomes
ODeratSVe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
AGED BEAUTIES.
Historical Women Who Were Fascinating
Though Not Young.


Though Not Young.
History is full of the accounts of the
fascination of women who were no
longer young. Thus, Helen of Troy
was over forty when she perpetrated
the most famous eiopement on record,
and as the siege of Troy lasted de-
cade she could not have been very
Juvenile when the ill-fortune of Paris
restored her to her husband, who is re-
ported to have received her with I'M
questioning love and gratitude. Peri
cles welded Aspasia when she was
thirty-six, and yet she afterwards, for
thirty years or more, welded an undi-
minished reputation for beauty. Cleo
patra was past thirty when Antony fell
under her spell, which never lessened
until her death, nearly ten years after;
and Livia was thirty-three when she
won the heart of Augustus, over whom
she maintained her ascendancy to the
last.
Turning to more modern history,
where it is possible to verify dates more
accurately, we have the extraordinary
De Poictiers, who was thirty-six when
Henry H.-then Duke of Orleans, and
just half her age-became attached to
her, and she was held as the first lady
and the most beautiful woman at court
up to the period of the monarch's death
and the accession to power of Cath
crime de Medicis.
Anne of Austria was thirty-eight
when she was described as the hand
soonest Queen of Europe and when
Buckingham and Richelieu were jeal-
GUS admirers.
Ninon de rEnclos, the most cele-
brated wit and beauty of the day, was
the idol of three generations of the
golden youth of France, and she
| was seventy-two when the Able de
Berais fell in love with her. True it is
that in the case of this lady a rare COM
bination of culture, talents and personal
attractions endowed their possessor
seemingly with the gifts of eternal
youth. Louis XIV. married Nine. de
Maintenon when she was forty-three
years of age. Catherine II. of Russia
was thirty-three when she seized the
empire of Russia and captivated the
dashing young General Orloff. Up to
the time of her death-at siXty-seven-
she seemed to have retained the same
bewitching powers, for the lamenta-
tons were heartfelt among all those
who had ever known her personally.
Mile. Mars, the celebrated French
tragedienne, only attained the zenith
of her beauty and power between forty
and forty-fve. At that period the
loneliness of her hands and arms espe-
cially were celebrated throughout
Europe. The famous Mime. Recamier
was thirty-eight when Barras was
busted from power, and she was with
out dispute declared to be the most
beautiful woman in Europe, which
rank she held o: fifteen years.-Ameri-
can Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
Don't Want q Second Term.

CoLrHBUs, o.. Feb. 2-Governor Foraker
last evening publicly announced that on
account OF professional and business in
terests, he will under no circumstances
be a candidate for reelection. His deciar-
1tlon causes considerable interest
In political circles An effort
VIII be made to have him recon
slider his determination. The most start
ing rumor is that he may resign to take
advantage of the removal of Judge Hoadly
to New York, and go 10 Cincinnati at once.
The Governor denies the report that he
has lost large sum Of money on Tonnes
see land speculation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
an Important Arresr.

The arrest of suspicious character upon
his general appearance, movements or com
partnership, without waiting until he has
robbed traveller, fired a house, or muir
dered a fellow-man, is an important func-
ton of a shrewd detective. Even more i'm
portant is the arrest of a disease which, if
not checked, wiA blight and destroy hu.
man life. The frequent cough, loss OF
appetite, general languor or debility, pallid
skin, and bodily aches and pains, announce
the approach of pulmonary consumption,
which is promptly arrested and permanent
ly cured by DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" Sold by druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

PRICKLT ASH BITTERs is an unfailing
cure for all diseases originating in hillary
arrangements caused by the malaria OF
miasLnatic countries. No other medicine
now on sale will SO effectually remove the
disturbing elements, and at the same time
tone up the whole system. 1t is sure and
safe in its action
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
rrsne.-.r. fror, Cnnsunntion.

6crofula, Bronchitis and General Debility
will try Scott's Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil
with Hypophosphites, they will find i'm
mediate relief and permanent benefit The
Medical Profession universally declare IT
remedy of the greatest value and very pala-
table. Read: :" have used Scott's Emul-
sion in several cases of Scrofula and De
bility in Children. Results most crafty
ing. Ny little patients take 1t with pleas
ure. Nv. A HUBERT, II. D., Salisbury III.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

at Don't Want Relief But Cure"
is the exclamation of thousands suffering
from catarrh- To all such we say: Catarrh
can be cured by DIR. Sage's Catarrh Rene
dy. 1t has been done in thousands of cases
why not in yoursl Your dsuger is in de-
lay. Enclose a stamp to FJrld's Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Suffalo. N. Y,
for pamphlet on this disease.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

WEAK lungs, splitting of blood, consump-
ton and kind ed affections, cured without
physician. ACTRESS for treatise, with ~
cents in stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association 663 Main ST.. Buffalo, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' ar
widely known as an admirable remedy 70
Bronchitis, Hoarseness. Coughs and Throa
troubles Sold only iss boxes. Price 25 ctz
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

A TABLE waiter can not be eloquent
He can only indulge in plattertudes.-I
SJtings
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

WHAT kind Of eggs are plots Matched
from:-L0CeH Citizen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

ALWAYS has a pryor engagement-the
SttiRgs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10
Enyied by her Sex,

Is the fate of every lady with a bright
glowing countenance, which invariably fol
lows the use of Or. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

TAKEN aback-a boy playing leap-frog
This WhiD.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

Ok wash days manual labor is perform
by women.-CGrl Pretzeps Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

CHESTNUT heir-the son Of a negrt
minstrel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

RELIEF is immediate, and a cure sure
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. 80 cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

THE Indian smokes the pipe Of peace, the
Irishman piece OF pipe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-02-10

A TIGHT man has a loose mouth.-Phild
dekphid Cal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
THE WEATHEk.

WASHINGTON, June 6.
The indications for New England States
are fair weather, southerly winds, slight
changes in temperature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
Notes..

Games today-Portland at Lynn, Lowell at
Haverhill, Salem at Boston, Manchester at
Lawrence.
The Lawrences have made an offer for
Quinn. the Portlands' left-handed pitcher.
They will not get him.
The dispatches few days ago referred to
the players in the Haverhill Manchester
game as being, some Of them, intoxicated.
McCann, their first baseman, has been sus-
pended without pay for the season, and Lal-
ly, pitcher, has been fined S25.
Reard0n, who pitched for Manchester in
the last game played by that club In this
city, has been released.
The Portlands ran bases and coached SUI
perbly, and made the most of every opportu-
nifty. Andrus and SchOeneck field
ed finely, and Hatfield batted well.-[ herald.
The Portland Stars will probably play in
Bath next Saturday, and in Bangor later on.
The talk made by Lowell Of leaving the
league may be credited as nonsense. The
Lowell people are dissatisfied with McGun-
nigle's management as things are not coming
out as that gentleman promised, and the re-
suit Is trouble. The first thing he did in
Brockton last year was to have his club, pho
tographed and the pictures arranged in a
group and sent ahead where he was to play.
But the club didn't come up to the advertise
nt,and his photographs were soon dropped.
There is too much advertising and too little
to back 1t in the managing.
The Boston Blues ought to be able 10 give
the Portlands good rub for the New Eng
land pennant. The latter owe their present
position to their superior organization, fine
management, excellent discipline and cap
tanning. The club has a corps of fine ball
tossers and they are all workers.-[Boston
Herald.
The Lewiston Journal suggests that the
Maine Central prepare ball grounds at Ma
ranocook and give the people Of Maine a
chance to see some Of the crack clubs. 1t
n hQtpVQan the. al
Bangors would draw a larger crowd than a
boat race between Hanlan ana Ross.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
Death of William A. wheeler.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, June 4.-Ex-Vice
President Wheeler died at his home in Ma
lone. this morning, at 1910 o'clock. He re-
mained in a comatose state during the night,
and passed peacefully away without a sign
of recognition of those about him. i
Ex-Vice President William Almon Wheel
er was born on the 30th of June, 1919, in the
town of Malone, Franklip county, N. Y,
which had ever since been bis home. He re-
ceived common school and academic educa-
tion in his native town and afterward enter
ed the University of Vermont, in the class
which graduated in 1912. D He was admitted
to the bar in 1916. In April, 1867, Mr.Wheel-
er was elected member of the State cnnsti
tutional convention. and when that body as
sembled he was chosen Ito preside over its
deliberations, which of course removed him
from taking part in the debates on the floor
In the autumn, after the adjournment of the
convention, he was nominated for Congress
in the 7th New York district, and was elect
ed to the 41st Congress- taking his seat
March 4th, 1869. When the newly elected
Speaker, Mr.. Blaine, announced the commit
tees, Mr.. Wheeler's name appeared as chair
man OF the committee on the Pacific railroad
At the National Republican Convention in
Cincinnati, o., June 16, 1876, after the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Hayes, Mr. Wheeler was NOM
ter on the 2lst of July he accepted the nomi-
nation. His election to that Office is mat
ter of history. The commencement of 1877
found the country in state of great excite
ment over the national election, and during
that time, when party spirit ran higher than
it ever did before in the United States, not
the slightest breath of suspicion was ever
connected with Mr.. Wheeler's name He
faithfully discharged the duties of the Office,
and with general acceptance to the people, to
the end Of his term in March, 1881. Since
that time the only public Office he has held
was in 1882, when President Arthur appoint
His life at Malone was always marked by
noble deeds of kindness and benevolence,
and good work in public enterprises looking
toward the welfare of the community and
the people.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
LIEUT.. cLARke's DEATH.
Particulars Furnished His Father by
the Commander of the IroquIs.

NEWPORT, Ri, June 4.-Mr. Henry w
Clarke, of this city, father of the late Lieut..
Arthur II. Clarke, who was shot on board
the United States Steamer Iroquis at Pana
ma, May Z, has received letter from Com
mander j. G. Watson of that ship concern
ing Lieut. Clarke's death. Commander Wat
son says he has seen statement that Mr..
Clarke was convinced that his son was muir
dered, and wishes to disabuse his mind of
such impression. He says the location of
the room in which he was shot was such as
would render the escape of any one who
had shot Lieut. Clarke impossible Reports
OF TWO shots, he continues, Immediately
drew the eyes of a number of officers to the
entrance of the room, and some of them got
there and pulled the curtain aside almost in
stantly., Lieut. Clarke's body was seen ly-
ing on the deck, with revolver near his right
hand, with one large bullet wound through
the right eye, and large one through the
back of his head, where the bullet came out
rms wound must have caused instant DEATH
and passed entirely through .the back, COM
ing out near the right shoulder blade. The
surgeon of the Iroquois thinks the first shot
was fired with the muzzle of the revolver
placed against the right eye, and that the
shot through the chest was fred instantly
afterward, as his hand was sdroppidg, by the
convulsive contraction of the muscles, as the
revolver was self-cocking.
Mr. Clarke acknowledged that his sons
wounds may have been self-inflicted, and
says he has no ground upon which to base
even the slightest suspicion of foal play on
the part OF any single individual. At the
same time, he says that the facts that his
son was under such pleasant relations with
all on board ship, that his habits were regu-
lar, and that he was of cheerful disposition
make it difficult for him to believe that his
death was the work of his own hands,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
BURGLARY AT BuRNHAM.
Thieves Rob a store OF Over sAoo
but are Subsequently Captured.
The Robbery the work of Province
Men.
The Robbers In Custody at Au-
gusta jail.

BURNAAM. June 4.-Last night, some-
where between 10 o'clock and morning the
store of Mr.. Rufus Gilmore Of this place was
entered and robbed of between $500 and $500.
The thieves gained an entrance by the back
door, and rifed the money drawer and other
places where the cash was secreted, there be-
Ing no safe in the store. Having secured all
the money the burglars disappeared. Mr..
Gilmore did not discover his loss until morn
ing, and at once commenced operations to
apprehend them. Deputy Sheriff G. s. Stey-
enson of Clinton, was notified He resides
about three miles from Clinton Station and
proceeding to that point took the forenoon
train down in search after the culprits. Be-
tween Clinton and Benton the train over
took and passed six men travelling on the
track On arrival at the latter place the
officer noticed man sneaking his way by
the side of the track. and thinking be acted
in suspicious manner gave chase The fell
low started for the woods as fast as he could
run, the sheriff at his heels. After about
one hundred rods progress. IN this manner
the pursuing party drew hisrevolver and or
dered the man to stop, which he at first re-
fused to do Finally, however, he came to a
halt and asked the officer who he was. The
latter displayed his badge, and arrested the
man, who acknowledged his guilt and dis
gorged over $3.50 in gold and silver coin
which was stuffed into his pockets. The
prisoner was taken to the station and placed
In safe keeping. He gave his name as James
Mcdonald and was evidently the ringleader
of the party. He said that he had six COM
panions when the store was entered, and the
officer very naturally supposed they were
the men seen walking down the track. Ac-
cordingly, obtaining help he went up the
road on hand car and secured all the men.
They gave their names as Augustus Strouse,
John Cable, Adam Meissner. Frank Maier,
Frederick Iascher, and John Elakm. Some
of the booty was found upon their persons.
The men, with the exception of one, were
foreigners, and said they had come from the
Provinces. They were taken to Augusta by
the sheriff Saturday, and placed in
Jail, where they will have their preliminary
hearing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-06
FOREIGN.
a Monster Procession Honors Clad
stone In Wales.
The Number OF the Victims OF the
Paris Fire $50.
Donovan, the Bridge Jumper OF
America, In London.

LONDON. June A monster procession in
honor Of Gladstone was held at Swansea,
Wales, today. Mr.. Gladstone, with prom
inent Liberals of Wales, occupied a special
stand, from which he reviewed the parade.
One hundred thousand Welshmen, wearing
rosettes and bearing banners and accom-
panied by numerous bands, marched past
the stand. Cannon were fred and the great
est enthusiasm prevailed. The day was
clear and bright and the demonstration was
successful in every respect.
PARIS, June "a final estimate Of the
victims Of the burning Of the Opera Comique
places the number at 100. including the re-
mains of 40 persons which were found IN the
ruins, but which were so badly burned as to
be unacceptable.
LONDON. June 5.-Lawrence Donovan,
the American bridge jumper, today jumped
from London bridge into the Thames He
refused to permit a collection TO be taken up,
saying his jump was merely in honor Of the
Queens jubilee. He intends TO jump at an
early day of Clifton suspension bridge at
Bristol, the highest bridge In England
Two officers, said 10 have belonged 10 the
United States army and navy, respectively,
have committed suicide at Monte Carlo.